Released 2001
R
PoleInside the atmosphere of Pole's R
R- Album Overview Released in 1998, "R" is the seminal album by German electronic musician Pole, the moniker of Stefa…
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Released 2014
R.echonstruction
Mad ProfessorAlbum spotlight: Mad Professor – R.echonstruction
R.echonstruction- Album Overview Released in 2020, "R.echonstruction" marks a significant addition to the discography…
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Released 2003
Rabbit Run
Keith RoweInside Rabbit Run by Keith Rowe-Rabbit Run
Album overview Keith Rowe is an avant-garde musician known for his innovative approach to sound and his contributions…
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Released 2015
Racines
Tiken Jah FakolyOne week with Racines: thoughts on Tiken Jah Fakoly
Racines- Album Overview "Racines," released in 2002, is a seminal album by Ivorian reggae artist Tiken Jah Fakoly. Kn…
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Released 1982
Radical Dub Session
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsRadical Dub Session by Scientist Meets The Roots Radics: expectations vs reality
Radical Dub Session- Album Overview The "Radical Dub Session," released in 1981, is a quintessential dub album that s…
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Released 1996
Radically Radics
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsWhy Scientist Meets The Roots Radics's Radically Radics matters
Radically Radics- Album Overview Scientist Meets The Roots Radics's "Radically Radics" is a seminal album that was re…
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Released 1982
Radicfaction
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsExploring the sound of Scientist Meets The Roots Radics: Radicfaction
Radicfaction- Album Overview Released in 1981, "Radicfaction" is a seminal reggae album that showcases the collaborat…
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Released 2008
Radio Retaliation
Thievery CorporationRadio Retaliation: what Thievery Corporation wants you to feel
Radio Retaliation- Album Overview Released in 2008, "Radio Retaliation" is the fifth studio album by the Washington D…
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Released 2006
Radiodread
Easy Star All-starsThe evolution of Easy Star All-stars-Radiodread in Radiodread
Album overview The album "Radiodread," released in 2006 by the Easy Star All-Stars, is a reggae tribute to Radiohead'…
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Released 2004
Ragga Sessions
Lloyd HemmingsIs Ragga Sessions Lloyd Hemmings's best work yet?
Ragga Sessions- Album Overview "Ragga Sessions," released in 1997, is an intriguing album from Jamaican artist Lloyd …
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Released 2010
Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Ragga Muffin
The Wildlife CollectiveExploring the sound of The Wildlife Collective: Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Ragga Muffin
Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Ragga Muffin- Album Overview The Wildlife Collective's "Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Rag…
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Released 1990
Raggamuffin Dub
Augustus PabloThe evolution of Augustus Pablo-Raggamuffin Dub in Raggamuffin Dub
Album overview Augustus Pablo's "Raggamuffin Dub," released in 1976, stands as a significant entry in the reggae and …
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Released 2010
Raggasonico
BabamanRaggasonico by Babaman: expectations vs reality
Raggasonico- Album Overview "Raggasonico," released in 2023, is the latest album from Brazilian reggae and dancehall …
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Released 2008
Raggatronic
EnurA Critical Review of the Album: Raggatronic by Enur
Enur is a Danish DJ and producer duo made up of brothers Machel Montano and Rune Reilly Kølsch. Their 2007 album, Rag…
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Released 2007
Raiders Dub
Augustus PabloAugustus Pablo-Raiders Dub – Raiders Dub: a sonic journey
Album overview Augustus Pablo's "Raiders Dub" is a seminal reggae and dub album released in 1975, showcasing the uniq…
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Released 0
Rainbow Valley
The HeptonesBreaking down the themes in Rainbow Valley by The Heptones
Rainbow Valley- Album Overview Rainbow Valley is a seminal reggae album by the Jamaican group The Heptones, released …
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Released 2019
Rainford
Lee Scratch PerryReview of Lee Scratch Perry – Rainford
Rainford- Album Overview "Rainford," released in 2019, is a masterful album by the legendary Jamaican producer and re…
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Released 1988
Ram Up You Party
Admiral BaileyFrom intro to finale: what Ram Up You Party delivers
Ram Up You Party- Album Overview Released in 1991, "Ram Up You Party" is a seminal dancehall album by Jamaican artist…
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Released 1986
Rambo
YellowmanThe evolution of Yellowman in Rambo
Rambo- Album Overview The album "Rambo," released in 1982, marks a significant moment in the career of Jamaican regga…
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Released 1997
Rapa Pan Pan
El GeneralDiving deep into Rapa Pan Pan by El General
Rapa Pan Pan- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Rapa Pan Pan" is one of the seminal albums in the genre of reggaeton,…
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Released 2009
Rappel à L'ordre
Takana ZionTakana Zion returns with Rappel à L'ordre
Rappel à L'ordre- Album Overview French reggae artist Takana Zion makes a powerful statement with his album "Rap…
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Released 2009
Rappel à L'ordre
Takana ZionFirst impressions of Takana Zion – Rappel à L'ordre
Rappel à L'ordre- Album Overview Takana Zion, a pivotal figure in the reggae and dancehall scene from Guinea, release…
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Released 1990
Rappin' With the Ladies
Shabba RanksRappin' With the Ladies: what Shabba Ranks wants you to feel
Rappin' With the Ladies- Album Overview "Rappin' With the Ladies" is a pivotal reggae album released by the Jamaican …
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Released 1990
Rappin’ With The Ladies
Shabba RanksOne week with Rappin’ With The Ladies: thoughts on Shabba Ranks
Rappin’ With The Ladies- Album Overview Released in 1991, "Rappin' With The Ladies" is a standout album by Jamaican r…
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Released 2019
Rapture
KoffeeKoffee raises the bar with Rapture
Rapture- Album Overview Koffee, the Jamaican singer-songwriter, released her debut EP titled Rapture on April 5, 2019…
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Released 0
Rare Delights
Reel Big FishListening guide: Reel Big Fish's Rare Delights
Rare Delights- Album Overview "Rare Delights," released on February 24, 2023, marks a significant chapter in the disc…
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Released 2008
Rare Joints - the Album
Damian Jr. Gong MarleyListening to Rare Joints - the Album by Damian Jr. Gong Marley
Album overview Damian Jr. Gong Marley, the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, has carved a unique niche in con…
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Released 2008
Rare Joints: The Album
Damian MarleyInside Rare Joints: The Album by Damian Marley
Rare Joints: The Album- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Rare Joints: The Album" represents a significant milestone …
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Released 1997
Ras Portrait
Barrington LevyRas Portrait: exploring the world of Barrington Levy
Ras Portrait- Album Overview Released in 1991, "Ras Portrait" is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae artist Barrington…
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Released 1997
Ras Portraits
Eek-a-MouseExploring the sound of Eek-a-Mouse-Ras Portraits: Ras Portraits
Album overview Eek-a-Mouse's "Ras Portraits" was released in 1988 under the label Mango Records. This reggae album sh…
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Released 0
Rasta
Delroy WashingtonA Critical Review of the Album Rasta by Delroy Washington
When it comes to reggae music, the name Delroy Washington ranks high up there with some of the greatest. An influenti…
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Released 1991
Rasta Ambassador
U-RoyInside the atmosphere of U-Roy's Rasta Ambassador
Rasta Ambassador- Album Overview "Rasta Ambassador," released in 1976, stands as a seminal work in the reggae genre, …
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